• 02/11/2025

Reconstructed ancient perfumes showcased in new Egyptian Museum exhibition

Jerusalem Post Senior ancient Egyptian state officials used perfumes extracted from olive oil, almond oil, and hyssop oil. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-832766

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Are we getting closer to the elusive tomb of Cleopatra?

Jerusalem Post New discoveries at the Taposiris Magna temple complex west of Alexandria reignited hopes of locating the tomb. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-832764

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Rare Roman gold coin featuring Marcus Brutus sells for €1.98 million at Geneva auction

Jerusalem Post There are only 17 known specimens of the aureus that Brutus struck in his own glory. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-832763

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Gas workers stumble upon remarkable Hermes statue near Acropolis

Jerusalem Post The statue resembles the type known as the Ludovisi Hermes, which typically portrays a youthful, beardless Hermes with a thoughtful, almost sorrowful expression. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-832761

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35,000-year-old turtle sculpture in Israeli cave may be earliest sign of ritual behavior

Jerusalem Post Carving represents only the second figurative animal depiction from this period found in the region, indicating early symbolic behavior by prehistoric humans. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-832758

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A bedside mishap: Pope Francis appears with bruised chin during appointment of 21 new cardinals

Jerusalem Post Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni says the bruise was caused by the Pope bumping his chin on a bedside table. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/christianity-news/article-832619

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Anti-bullfighting activists try to reach Pope Francis motorcade

Jerusalem Post The women displayed signs urging an end to bullfighting during the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/christianity-news/article-832609

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Baby Jesus in keffiyeh unveiled in Vatican nativity

Jerusalem Post Bethlehem artists’ Christmas display in St. Peter’s Square features Palestinian symbolism amid Pope Francis’ calls for peace in the Holy Land. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-832590

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Ancient Mesopotamians felt happiness in liver, anger in feet

Jerusalem Post According to a recent study, ancient Mesopotamians experienced emotions differently from modern humans. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-832449

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